Monthly Archives: August 2013

Hero class #7 rolled out for painting



Hero Class #7 CCGS A. LeBlanc was rolled out this weekend for painting. After her, there are only 2 vessels remaining to be built.

CCGS A. LeBlanc, after Fishery Officer Agapit LeBlanc, of Bouctouche, New Brunswick. Mr. Leblanc joined the Canadian Fisheries and Marine Service in 1920. He was killed on October 20, 1926, while investigating illegal fishing vessels. His murder remains unsolved.

Updated Photo to be uncrappy Apologies for the crappy iPhone picture.

New Cranes Arrive!

Halifax’s New Cranes have arrived from China. ZPMC’s vessel, Zhen Hua 19 arrived in port today. A good crowd and lots of media turned out to watch their arrival. CBC News at 6 tonight Should have an interview with me on the cranes arrival.

 (Above) A good Crowd turned out to watch

the cranes should take a day each to install. Zhen Hua 19 will tie up at the pier Saturday night and roll the cranes off. They will then relocate the original Crane on Pier 42, to Pier 41, next to its partner.

ZPMC operates a fleet of vessels (All named Zhen Hua ##) to deliver their cranes. they feature low decks to allow the cranes to roll off easily.

More to Follow, Including Video.

UPDATE #1: Photo at Anchor

Halifax ShipYard Improvements

Work is well underway on the shipyard improvements. Parts of the old structure have been Taken down, and foundations for the expanded building and pier are now under construction. the wall along Barrington street is also being repaired.

For an idea of what it will all look like, have a look at his page, which shows a model built for the yard a few years ago.

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